Man Kills Children Then Himself

April 5, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT

Fresno, CA --

A Washington state man killed his five children then took his own life Saturday.Police said the children ranged in age from seven to 16. A deputy discovered the bodies of four girls and a boy in a bedroom and bathroom.

Authorities said the children's father killed himself about 35 miles away near a Seattle casino.

Neighbors are shocked and say the family was well liked in the neighborhood.